Requires a utility corporation or municipality to notify property owners at least five business days prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that will result in a planned interruption of a customer's property; requires notice to include, but not be limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.

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NY S08865 is a senate bill in the New York 2025-2026 General Assembly, sponsored by Peter Harckham (D), currently “Introduced” since January 12, 2026.

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